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Fume Hood Safety Series: What to Do in Case of a Fume Hood Fire
Proper training, preparation, and prompt action—lowering the sash, activating alarms, evacuating, and reporting—are essential for effectively responding to a fire in a laboratory fume hood and preventing a minor incident from escalating into a disaster
Fume Hood Safety Series: What Is a Good Metric for Judging a Hood’s Safe Performance?
The true metric for fume hood safety is effective containment under real-world conditions, assessed through dynamic testing like the ASHRAE 110 protocol, rather than relying solely on face velocity measurements
Fume Hood Safety Series: What Makes a Fume Hood Safe?
A safe fume hood ensures user protection through effective containment, regular testing, proper training, and minimizing turbulence, rather than relying solely on face velocity measurements
Fume Hood Safety Series: Accident Prevention Tips When Working with a Fume Hood
Effective fume hood usage and proper ventilation are crucial for lab safety, as accidents can lead to serious harm, research setbacks, legal issues, and reputational damage—so here are practical tips to help prevent them
Event Review: Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference
The webinars in the Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference are available for free on demand viewing
Enhance Your Lab Safety Expertise with Exclusive Lab Design Conference Workshops
Enhance your expertise at the 2025 Lab Design Conference by adding one of two expert-led workshops to your ticket, offering a deeper dive into key topics such as hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, fume hood performance, and sustainable lab safety practices
Choosing the Right Vacuum System for Your Laboratory
When designing a new lab or retrofitting an old one, make sure you chose the best vacuum system for your needs